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Crime rate in 5068 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 61.99/100

(61.99% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,644 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.05 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 378 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 29.90 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 47 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 300 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.72 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
25.26% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
52.09% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5068 crime trends

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post code 5068 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5068:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5068 there were 130 reported cases of Theft.

    130

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5068 there were 71 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    71

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5068 there were 65 reported cases of Property damage.

    65

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5068 there were 46 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    46

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5068 there were 33 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    33

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5068 there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 5068 there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 5068 there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 5068 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 5068 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 5068 there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5068

    1 in 269

    In 2025 in 5068 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 269

  • SA

    1 in 74

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 5068

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in 5068 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • SA

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 5068 rank in crime?

5068 postcode is ranked 61.99/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5068 a safe postcode?

5068 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5068?

The top crime types in 5068 are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 5068?

130 Theft cases were reported in 5068 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5068?

Crime in 5068 has increased by 3.28% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5068 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5068 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5068?

The least safe suburb in 5068 is Kensington (SA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5068?

The safest suburb in 5068 is Leabrook, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5068 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5068 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Kensington (SA), Trinity Gardens and Marryatville.


Suburbs in Post Code 5068

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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